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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

Irish Water complaints oversight

Summary

Barry Cowen asks whether the Ombudsman will handle complaints about Irish Water and raises privatisation concerns; the Taoiseach says the matter can be considered in forthcoming water-services legislation later this year.

In light of what the Ombudsman had to say this morning is it the intention of the Government to allow him to accept complaints in respect of Irish Water? Is this something the Taoiseach will contemplate when he discusses a new or revised programme for Government with the Labour Party? According to the Ombudsman the current circumstances lead him to believe that we are heading down the road of privatisation.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

No, I am sorry. These are not matters for the Order of Business.

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My comments are in respect of the legislation.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

What legislation are you talking about?

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The water services Bill.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

When is the water services Bill due?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

It will be later this year before that comes in. Obviously, the question Deputy Cowen raised is one for consideration as part of the legislation.

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